News & Opinions
Yugoslavia, 30 years on: Winners and losers from transition. - 14 Jun 2021
All ex-Yugoslav republics experienced a notable increase in inequality over the past 30 years. read more
Yugoslavia, 30 years on: “The break-up of Yugoslavia was not inevitable at all.” - 14 Jun 2021
Vladimir Gligorov looks back at the 1990s and outlines an EU strategy to get the Western Balkans on board. read more
The Janša Plan is not a solution to Western Balkan territorial disputes - 07 Jun 2021
The latest attempt to rearrange territories in Southeast Europe misjudges the priorities of key local actors, not least Serbia. read more
New migration challenges for the EU in the 2020s - 01 Jun 2021
Migration to the EU will increase in the next decade, especially from Africa and the Middle East. EU policy must react accordingly. read more
wiiw wins 23 forecast awards for Eastern Europe - 28 May 2021
Our economists were again recognised among the most successful forecasters for the countries of Central, East and Southeast Europe. read more
Can the Western Balkans benefit from near-shoring? - 28 May 2021
Watch the presentation of our new study, which argued that countries must take decisive policy steps to maximise the potential gains. read more
COVID-19 took a heavy toll on labour demand in Austria - 26 May 2021
During the pandemic, labour demand fell in all industries except for the IT, Internet and telecommunications industry. read more
The case for patent suspension - 17 May 2021
Plans to waive patents for vaccines demonstrate the pandemic’s potential to create lasting positive change. read more
India’s Covid Crisis in the global context - 14 May 2021
Watch the panel discussion with prominent experts from India and abroad read more
wiiw Spring Seminar 2021: Brave New World? - 11 May 2021
The economic and political challenges facing Eastern Europe after COVID-19 read more